| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $26.37 | 9.829% | $28.9619 | $28.96 | $28.95 | $29.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $51.95 | 12.646% | $58.5196 | $58.52 | $58.50 | $58.50 |
| Purchase #3 | $172.54 | 4.784% | $180.7943 | $180.79 | $180.80 | $180.80 |
| Purchase #4 | $124.79 | 13.710% | $141.8987 | $141.90 | $141.90 | $141.90 |
| Purchase #5 | $16.73 | 9.350% | $18.2943 | $18.29 | $18.30 | $18.30 |
| Purchase #6 | $129.86 | 4.405% | $135.5803 | $135.58 | $135.60 | $135.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $242.83 | 10.803% | $269.0629 | $269.06 | $269.05 | $269.10 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $765.07 | $833.1120 | $833.10 | $833.10 | $833.20 | |